Archive
December 20, 2010
Too Many Doctors in Malaysia
Faced with too many doctors, Malaysia imposes a five-year moratorium on medical courses.
‘Asianness’ in Fashion
Will the ‘Asian Look’ have staying power with Asians themselves now they’re poised to become top consumers?
Wen’s Stabilizing India Trip
With strategic tensions between China and India still high, it’s not surprising Wen Jiabao chose to focus on trade issues instead.
Why South Asia Loves Peacekeeping
Bangladesh, India and Pakistan are all big contributors to UN missions. But there’s more to it than just international goodwill.
Racial Profiling or Reasonable?
The pat-down searches of Meera Shankar and Hardeep Puri have caused outrage in India. Should they?
Ichiro Ozawa Won't Change Tune
DPJ bruiser Ichiro Ozawa still won’t testify despite Kan’s overtures. Is he preparing to leave the party?
Signals From the Varanasi Blast
Despite the deadly attack in Varanasi, the Indian Mujahideen is clearly a much degraded terrorist force.
Time to Sell Latest F-16 to Taiwan
Taiwan won’t ever get F-22s. But the US should sell it the latest F-16 fighter to balance Chinese aircraft purchases.
The Prisoner’s Dilemma
The Lahu people in south-west China are an inward-looking people. But will this protect their cultural identity?
The Prisoner’s Dilemma
The Lahu people in south-west China are an inward-looking people. But will this protect their cultural identity?